July 8th, 2011
A great wedding doesn’t have to break the bank
10. Use family and friends. If your aunt is a travel agent see if she can get you a great deal on a honeymoon!
9. Use in Season flowers. They are cheaper than exotics that have to be flown in. Better yet use locally grown
flowers.
8. Limit the menu. One or two choices for dinner is acceptable. You don’t need to rival a cruise line
on the food choices.
7. Limit the guest list. It may be tempting to invite hundreds of people to see you look fabulous on your
special day but try keeping it to the people who are really special.
6. Don’t go overboard on extras. You may think at the time you need circus performers at the
cocktail hour but it will add to your costs.
5. Set a budget. Setting no budget will make your wedding costs skyrocket.
4. Have your wedding off season. This can significantly reduce your wedding costs.
3. Add some do it yourself. If you, or family/friends, are artistic add some personally created touches to your wedding from pew bows to centerpieces.
2. Figure out what is most important about the wedding and spend money on a few key elements.
1. Elope! By the end of the process you will understand the suggestion.
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January 16th, 2011
Planning your dream wedding is a lot of work.
Here are tips to help make your wedding day special.
- Get to work early
Weddings large or small are a lot of work. Start planning and making arrangements as early as possible so you won’t be overwhelmed when it comes time for the wedding.
- Get references from family, friends and the internet.
- Try to book vendors right away if your wedding is during a busy season.
- Ask for help. Your family and friends are great resources to help you make your dream wedding come true.
- Devise a system
Use The Wedding Sweet to manage your wedding. Stay on schedule and keep track of all your wedding details.
- Do a budget
Avoid wedding costs getting out of control. Create a budget for your wedding related expenses and track payments.
- Make a checklist for the wedding day
Prepare a checklist with everything you need for your wedding day and gather everything together the night before.
- Don’t let others ideas, expectations or restrictions spoil your day.
Everyone will have lots of ideas and opinions. It is your special day. Don’t let others tell you what to do.
- Add a personal touch
Include elements that express the interests of you and your spouse in the wedding and reception.
- Try not to stress
Things may get out of hand but try not to stress out too much. Remember your future spouse is there to help you out.
Get it in writing
A promise is not a contract. Make sure you have a valid contract with your vendors.
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